Miroslav Raduljica
A towering Serbian center whose soft hands and high basketball IQ made him a valuable asset for national teams and clubs across Europe and Asia.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Serbian basketball player·Birthday: January 5·Millennials
Biography
Miroslav Raduljica's basketball path is one of a skilled giant navigating the globalized landscape of the sport. Standing well over seven feet tall, he possessed not just size but a surprising finesse, with a reliable mid-range shot and deft passing vision. He honed his game in Serbia before becoming a EuroLeague journeyman, bringing his talents to teams in Greece, Turkey, and China. His most notable club success came with Fenerbahçe, where he was part of a deep and talented squad. However, his most enduring impact has been with the Serbian national team. A mainstay in the frontcourt for over a decade, Raduljica played a pivotal role in their silver-medal finish at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and their runner-up performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, forming a formidable interior partnership with fellow big men.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Miroslav was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Miroslav Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Miroslav's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won a silver medal with the Serbian national team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
- Earned a silver medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain, where he was a starting center.
- Played a key role in Fenerbahçe's Turkish Basketball League championship victory in the 2013-2014 season.
- Named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2014 while playing for Fenerbahçe.
Did You Know?
He was selected by the Washington Wizards in the 2010 NBA Draft but never played in the league.
He had a brief stint in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2013-2014 season.
He is known for his distinctive, heavily tattooed arms.
After retiring from top-level basketball, he played for a lower-division Serbian football club, FK Železničar Inđija.
“My size is a tool, but my game is about skill and feel.”
